What could be worse then suffering through a cold? Worrying if you can pass said cold on to your little rat babies!
People often wonder if their colds are able to be passed along to their rats.
Luckily the answer is no, you can not pass your cold to your rat!
The virus that causes the common cold in humans is not something that can affect rats. Humans are commonly affected by the rhinovirus or coronavirus which are species specific.
While info is often shared that rats can get strep from us, that too is untrue. Strep throat is caused by streptococci pyogenes and rats can not catch this either.
So have no fear! if you are feeling under the weather curl up in bed with a nice cup of tea, a good book and snuggle your rats!
- I am not a doctor nor a vet. It is always best to consult the proper one with any medical questions you may have!
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